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Document - Historical Society Minutes - Minutes - 7/12/2005MINUTES EAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JULY 12, 2005 A meeting of the Historical Committee was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room of the Eagan City Hall. Members present were: Mary Ellen Voracek, Gin Knight, Kim Hazel, Bob and Mimi Cerny and Ray Wade. Ray Wade brought and introduced a guest, Bob McKewin. Also present was Communications Coordinator Foote. AGENDA ADOPTION The agenda was approved by acclamation with the addition of several items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ray Wade made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2005 regular meeting of the Eagan Historical Society. Mary Ellen Voracek seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Gin Knight Chaired the meeting. Rev. Bob McKewin was a visitor attending the meeting. Gin Knight welcomed back Ray and Bob. Ray Wade brought a copy of the 1965 Town Hall Open House Flyer and a photo of the water tower given to the Committee by Ken Morrison. REALTOR FORUM Joanna Foote introduced the item thanking Martin and Gin for helping out and stating 2 Lone Oak books were sold, along with 7 decks of the History on Deck cards and 4 CD’s at the Realtor Forum on June 22, 2005. THRESHER FIELDS MARKER SIGN Gin Knight gave an update on the sign for Thresher Fields. The Minnesota Historical Society suggested we call the City of Anoka because of the excellent marker they have for the river front area with newer material which holds up better against vandalism and weather. Gin Knight suggested a field trip to the City of Anoka possibly in September to view their signs. FALL OPEN HOUSE Joanna Foote introduced the item stating the Experience Eagan Open House will be held at the Community Center on September 22, 2005 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Historical Society is welcome and encouraged to staff a table/display. Joanna also noted that Lone Oak Days is September 24th and 25th. The Committee determined it would hold its 1914 Town Hall Open House Historical Committee July 12, 2005 on Sunday September 25. The Committee discussed the open houses and it was suggested to ask Kay Gustafson if she will do a reading during the open house. ITEMS TO SHARE Ray Wade stated he would like to place an item on next month’s agenda regarding the Eagan Historical Society’s library. He further stated he will prepare information on that item for the August meeting. ADJOURNMENT Ray Wade made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mimi Cerny seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.